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Chairman Ralph reissues his "interview by cassette/mail" with the San Diego, CA cassette-only comp supremo, Chris BCT, which discusses every aspect of this classic DIY "living room" operation -- from philosophy, to the state of hardcore punk, and types of bands that emerged during the mid-80s era that this chat covers.
| Jan 21, 2012 |
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Not strictly a "band interview," per se, but that's where this entry goes for now..."Beyond Punk," the art show curated by Gaye Black (formerly of the Adverts), returned for its second installment, entitled, "Punk & Beyond" -- bigger, badder and bolder than ever before, as the enclosed photos and statements should demonstrate. | Dec 19, 2011 |
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Once again, through the magic of email, Chairman Ralph chats with the Members' guitarist and songwriter, Jean-Marie "JC" Carroll, to get the stories behind songs like "Offshore Banking Business," and "Solitary Confinement," as well as the reunited band's future plans.
| Dec 19, 2011 |
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Chairman Ralph chats via email with David Apps, drummer for a host of UK punk bands -- including The Beat Of The beast -- about his first solo art show, his philosophy, working methods and a few related images that will likely catch the viewer's eye. | Dec 19, 2011 |
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Suitably inspired by the Vibrators' September 2010 Grand Rapids gig at Billy's Lounge, Chairman Ralph takes up the cudgel for another round of questions for singer-guitarist Ian "Knox" Carnochan, who catches us up on the band's recording strategies, balancing the old-versus-new-song equation live, and how to keep your head above water in an uncertain business...among other topics.
| Dec 19, 2011 |
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Vibrators guitarist Ian "Knox" Carnochan chats with Chairman Ralph via the magic of email...in which he lays out his musical background, life before Year Zero (1976), his band's role in the early UK punk scene's development, his artistic development, and much, much more.
| Dec 19, 2011 |
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Chairman Ralph chats with Deborah Aston, director-producer of "Made In Birmingham: Reggae Punk Bhangra," intended as a long-overdue account of these three scenes, and the cultural footprints that they left behind. Aston discusses her vision for the documentary, the strategies behind its creation and financing, and implications for today's audiences. | May 15, 2011 |
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Chairman Ralph fires off 15 questions for former Rude Kids bassist, Ola ("Spaceman") Nilsson, who recalls the band's beginnings, conflicts with Sweden's infamous Raggare, and landmark recordings...including "Raggare Is A Bunch of Motherfuckers," and "Stranglers (If It's Quiet Why Don't You Play)"...and how they stand up today. | May 15, 2011 |
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Chairman Ralph sits down with Gaye Advert, former bassist of '77-era heroes, The Adverts, to discuss her artistic influences, her motivation for doing the August 2010 "Beyond Punk" show, her former musical life, and what she's listening to these days....among other topics.
| May 15, 2011 |
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Chairman Ralph sits down for his final installment of his talk with former Reds guitarist Rick Shaffer, who shares his views about dealing with the younger generation, unrealized creativity, why he'll never grab the rock 'n' roll brass ring...and why he couldn't care less. | Jan 9, 2011 |
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In this latest installment of their epic conversation, Chairman Ralph and Rick Shaffer touch on the Reds guitarist's motivations for working, plans for 2012, why the band won't becoming a touring entity any time soon...and how the boys escaped from A&M...and lived to tell the tale! | Jan 4, 2011 |
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Chairman Ralph sits down for yet another round with Reds guitarist Rick Shaffer for the third installment of his multi-part interview. For this installment, Shaffer talks about free association as a creative method; the latest projects from himself and longtime keyboard partner, Bruce Cohen; the inspiration for key tracks for the Reds' latest album, EARLY NOTHING; and why having a work ethic is so important. | Dec 12, 2010 |
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Chairman Ralph's conversation with Rick Shaffer continues with points of inspiration for his favorite NECESSARY ILLUSION tracks, recording techniques, how the "hill country" blues sound has influenced his own musical approach, and the late Robert Palmer's appreciation for the Reds' music. | Nov 28, 2010 |
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Chairman Ralph sits down with Reds guitarist Rick Shaffer to discuss his first solo album, NECESSARY ILLUSION. Featured topics of part one include Shaffer's reasons for doing his own album, how it reflects his early blues influences, and his approach to the recording.
| Nov 28, 2010 |
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Former Lurkers drummer Pete Haynes, known to fans as Manic Esso, talks about the band's most memorable gigs, plus his recollections of the '77 UK punk scene, his post-punk writing career and his latest band, God's Lonely Men (GLM). | Nov 14, 2010 |
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In keeping with his ongoing Lurkers fixation, and their former members' musical doings, Chairman Ralph presents his email interview with founding guitarist Peter Stride...who talks about his songwriting inspirations, stories behind the best-known Lurkers songs, and plans for his new band, God's Lonely Men.
| Oct 24, 2010 |
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Chairman Ralph goes behind the scenes with Mike Darby, the man behind Bristol Archive Records, and his efforts in putting together "MK. I" -- a 500-copy limited edition of 14 previously unreleased tracks by the city's leading punk band (The Cortinas) whose classic singles put their hometown on the map. | Oct 2, 2010 |
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Chairman Ralph unearths round one and round two of an August 2006 email chat with legendary Lurkers four-stringer Arturo Bassick, who dishes on his musical inspirations, favorite punk-era venues, press perceptions of the band, and impressions of the Clash. | Oct 2, 2010 |
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Former Damned, Maniacs, Physicals and Rings guitarist Alan Lee Shaw answers Chairman Ralph's questions about his musical background, the dawning of punk and his experiences at the Mont de Marsan Punk Festival in this brief email interview.
| Jun 13, 2010 |
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Chairman Ralph runs the third, and final installment, of his lengthy chat with former Slits guitarist Viv Albertine, who shares anecdotes about the making of CUT, as well as her hopes and dreams for the future. | Dec 28, 2009 |